Director of Development – Major Gifts

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Position Title

Director of Development – Major Gifts

Working Location (City, State)

Boone, NC

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Director of Development – Major Gifts

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Working Location (City, State)

Boone, NC

Faculty Rank

No

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Position Number

094021

Department

Yosef Club - 555010

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university  2+ years of fundraising or related experience.

License/Certification Required

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university  Experience in major gift fundraising and donor relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position is responsible for carrying a major gift portfolio and raising funds for capital projects. With a thorough understanding of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship – the Director of Development – Major Gifts will oversee the Mountaineer Athletic Fund Internship Program and Staff, Planned Giving Society, and exclusive programming for Major Gift donor cultivation in the region. The position supports the Associate AD for Development in capital facilities planning and naming rights efforts.

Type of Position

Full Time Position

Staff/Non-Faculty

Staff/Non-Faculty

Appointment Type

1.0

Work Schedule/Hours

Varies, nights and weekends

Number of Hours Per Week

40+

Number of Months Per Year

12

Mandatory Staff

No

Suggested Salary Range

Commensurate with experience

Physical Demands of Position

Normal physical effort required for an office position. All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date

08/29/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Evaluation of Applications Begins

09/12/2023

Proposed Date of Hire

09/25/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the required documents: Cover Letter Resume List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a list of references with Contact Information

Search Chair Name

Patrick Ransdell

Search Chair Email

ransdellpc@appstate.edu

Quick Link

https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/post...

Posting Number

201501259P

Additional Information

• AA/EEO Statement: Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.      
  Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources Office of Human Resources 330 University Hall Dr. Boone, NC 28608 (828) 262-3187 hr@appstate.edu

Executive Director of Access & Equity (ADA/504 Coordinator, EEO Officer, & Title IX Coordinator) Office of Access & Equity 123 IG Greer Hall Boone, NC 28608 (828-262-2144) equalopportunity@appstate.edu

• Disability Accommodation Information: Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting the Office of Access & Equity: Equal Opportunity at 828-262-2144 or email equalopportunity@appstate.edu

• Clery Act: Clery Act Compliance
  Division of Institutional Integrity
  PO Box 32126
  Boone, NC 28608
  (828) 262-8111
  clery@appstate.edu
  https://police.appstate.edu/clery

• Diversity & Inclusion at Appalachian: We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally. We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all. We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

• Background Statement: Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

• Eligibility for Employment: Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. List of References with Contact Information 3. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Optional Documents

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